
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T252 MDAMOT history
T252 MDA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 153,727 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T252 MDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T252 MDA was last recorded at 153,727 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,726 miles · 15 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,727 miles
- 2022 – 150,338 miles
- 2021 – 150,331 miles
- 2020 – 149,086 miles
- 2019 – 146,731 miles
- 2018 – 143,283 miles
- 2017 – 138,010 miles
- 2016 – 130,875 miles
- 2015 – 126,467 miles
- 2014 – 115,305 miles
- 2013 – 107,749 miles
- 2012 – 103,829 miles
- 2011 – 99,978 miles
- 2010 – 95,488 miles
- 2009 – 90,603 miles
- 2008 – 85,535 miles
- 2007 – 81,132 miles
- 2006 – 75,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear Bump stops missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,727 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 153,727 miles
- Test number
- 398988691296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,726 miles (+3,388)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,726 miles
- Test number
- 707403368985
- DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner arch area (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill next to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to front crossmember mount and lower part of battery box area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass150,338 miles (+7)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,338 miles
- Test number
- 593343319875
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Swivels slightly leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner of boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bump stops missing
Fail150,331 miles (+1,245)12 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,331 miles
- Test number
- 579250315858
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod bushes worn both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Base of B pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bump stops missing
- AdvisoryRear Pinion seal leaking on diff
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft splines worn
Pass149,086 miles (+2,355)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,086 miles
- Test number
- 956588915912
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to bulkhead getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass146,731 miles (+209)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,731 miles
- Test number
- 444758719904
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has been sealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch looks like its been welded in lots of places and lots of sealer and painted black (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring sill looks like its been welded and sealed and blacked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive looks like a plate has been put inside that would be a fail but has been sealed in so cant see the weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch looks like its been welded in lots of places and sealed and sprayed black. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/sill looks like its been welded and sealed and blacked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side has also been greased and sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive looks like its been welded and sealed and sprayed black (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody and chassis looks like its been welded in lots of places but has been sealed a lot over the weld and blacked as well
Fail146,522 miles (+3,239)17 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,522 miles
- Test number
- 642502289279
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting (offside sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in chassis by anti roll bar D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting (in wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting (offside sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded around prescribed areas
Pass143,283 miles (+5,273)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 143,283 miles
- Test number
- 889039049044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,010 miles (+7,135)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 138,010 miles
- Test number
- 240205651489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,875 miles (+4,408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 130,875 miles
- Test number
- 545340207631
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,467 miles (+3)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 126,467 miles
- Test number
- 468935175101
- NoteBoth front brake discs badly pitted on inner face.
- NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted.
- NoteSlight play in offside front hub.
Fail126,464 miles (+11,159)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,464 miles
- Test number
- 667914375143
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs badly pitted on inner face.
- NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted.
- NoteSlight play in offside front hub.
Pass115,305 miles (+7,556)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 115,305 miles
- Test number
- 906590264146
- NoteFront and rear brake pads low.
- NoteNo acceleration detected during emissions test.
- NoteSome pitting to front and rear discs.
Pass107,749 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 107,749 miles
- Test number
- 657442453141
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNo acceleration detected when testing emissions.
Fail107,749 miles (+3,920)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,749 miles
- Test number
- 679911053120
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNo acceleration detected when testing emissions.
Pass103,829 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 103,829 miles
- Test number
- 168968852115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate deteriorting ok at this mot test
Fail103,829 miles (+3,851)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,829 miles
- Test number
- 257718352486
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate deteriorting ok at this mot test
Pass99,978 miles (+110)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 99,978 miles
- Test number
- 258177541107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NotePlastic sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill
Fail99,868 miles (+4,380)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 609511041184
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NotePlastic sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill
Pass95,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 95,488 miles
- Test number
- 554842840170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,488 miles (+4,885)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,488 miles
- Test number
- 642292040124
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass90,603 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 90,603 miles
- Test number
- 504016739102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,535 miles (+4,403)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 85,535 miles
- Test number
- 671011948166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,132 miles (+5,965)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 81,132 miles
- Test number
- 373499937105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,167 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 75,167 miles
- Test number
- 912667556179
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about T252 MDA
- Does T252 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 MDA is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T252 MDA?
- The MOT on T252 MDA is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T252 MDA done?
- T252 MDA was recorded at 153,727 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
- Has T252 MDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T252 MDA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T252 MDA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T252 MDA find?
- T252 MDA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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